Weiya College was founded in 1896. After more than a hundred years‘ development, it has accumulated profound educational background and rich teaching experience.
Weiya Public School is a private girls' school with a long history and great reputation.
一、School history
Weiya College was founded in 1896. After more than a hundred years' development, it has accumulated profound educational background and rich teaching experience.
二、School location
The school is located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, and its specific address is Wycombe Abbey Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe HP11 1pe. The beautiful environment here provides students with a quiet and suitable learning atmosphere.
三、School type
As a girls' school, Weiya Public School provides a unique educational environment for girls, which is conducive to cultivating their self-confidence and leadership. The school also provides boarding and day study to meet the needs of different students.
四、Enrolment age and number of students
Students between the ages of 11 and 18 are enrolled, and the current number of students is about 650. Under this relatively moderate scale, the school can pay more attention to the growth and development of every student.
五、Core curriculum
The school offers GCSE, ALLEVEL and BTEC courses. These courses cover a wide range of disciplines, laying a solid foundation for students' further studies and future career development.
六、School official website
Https://www.wycombeabbey.com/ is the official website of the school. Through official website, students, parents and all walks of life can learn about the latest development of the school, curriculum, teachers and other information.
Wycombe Abbey School, located in Buckinghamshire, England, is known as one of the top public schools in Britain, especially for its outstanding academic performance. The school has convenient transportation, about 40 minutes' drive from London, 30 minutes from Heathrow Airport and 30 miles from Oxford University.
Weiya College, founded in 1896, is a modern full-time boarding school, which provides high-quality English elite education for girls aged 11 to 18. At present, there are about 650 students in school, of whom 95% are boarders and 14% are international students, and the teacher-student ratio is 1:5.
The campus covers an area of more than 160 acres, designed by the famous architect James Wyatt, with elegant environment, Woods, gardens and lakes. The school facilities are first-class, including modern classrooms, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, computer centers and recreation centers. Sports facilities are also very complete, with a large gymnasium, well-equipped gymnasium, 25-meter indoor swimming pool, squash court, cricket court and tennis court. In addition, High Wycombe's shops, cinemas and other leisure facilities are also very close to the school, making life convenient.
Wycombe Abbey, located in the heart of High Wycombe, was founded by Dame Frances Dove in 1896. She was the principal of St Leonard's School in Scotland. The area and its parish church belonged to the director of Goldstown convent in the 13th century. 600 years later, Dame Frances Dove transformed Gosto Monastery into a school, which is now the preparatory school of Weiya College.
Today, there is a large manor named "Loakes House" on the original site of Weiya Public School. This manor was once the residence of the Archdale family. Until 1700, Thomas Archdale sold it to Henry Petty, the first generation Earl of Shelburne. The count then bequeathed the manor to his nephew William Petty. However, the Shelburne family owned a more magnificent house in Bowood Manor in Savinek Forest, so they seldom lived in Locks Manor. In the end, Lord Shelburne decided to sell the manor.
In 1798, Robert Smith, the first generation baron of carrington, bought Loakes House at auction, and hired an architect James Wyatt to transform it, forming the Weiya Public School we see today. The original houses and other parts of the school are listed in the national heritage list of England, and the main building and several buildings of the school are recognized as second-class protected buildings.
In March 1942, after the United States joined the Second World War, Weiya College was requisitioned by the Air Force Department and became the headquarters of the Eighth Air Force of the United States. Weiya College pays attention to people-oriented, and its core values emphasize mutual respect, encouragement and trust among students, and each student is regarded as an independent individual. The school has established good cooperative relations with famous schools such as Harrow, Winchester, Radley, Royal Grammar and Eton.
In addition, Weiya College has set up several branches in China, including Weiya College Experimental School in Wujin District, Hangzhou Xiaoshan District, Hengqin Weiya College, Chengdu Weiya College and Hong Kong Weiya College.
一、Curriculum
1. UIII–LIV course (11-13 years old)
The course at this stage aims to provide students with a wide range of subjects, covering academic, creative and technical fields. Students not only learn core subjects such as English, mathematics and science, but also get exposed to many language courses, including Latin, Greek and modern languages, which broadens their language horizons. Computer courses cultivate students' information technology ability, while humanities such as geography, history and religious studies help students understand human society and culture. Courses such as art, cooking, design and technology, drama and music stimulate students' creativity and artistic accomplishment. Physical education and health courses pay attention to students' all-round development and ensure that they can thrive emotionally, socially and physically.
2. UIV course (13-14 years old)
On the basis of UIII and LIV courses, UIV courses have added more selection elements. Students continue to study core courses such as English, mathematics, science, language and humanities. At the same time, they need to choose at least two courses, usually three courses, from art, design technology, drama and music, so that students have the opportunity to explore their interests in depth. Physical education and health courses continue to ensure students' physical and mental health. This stage is fully prepared for students to choose GCSE course in UIV school year.
3. GCSE course (14-16 years old)
GCSE course includes six compulsory subjects, covering English, English literature, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics, to ensure that students lay a solid foundation in basic subjects. In addition, students can choose four or five courses from 15 elective subjects, including at least one modern language and one humanities course, which embodies the comprehensive requirements of academics. This curriculum not only satisfies students' hobbies, but also provides them with many choices for their future development.
4. A-level course (16-18 years old)
The course selection in A-level stage is more abundant, and students can choose four courses from 26 courses for in-depth study. Courses cover a wide range, including English language, English literature, mathematics, advanced mathematics, history, geography, politics, physics, chemistry, biology, modern language, classical language, art, economics, business, psychology, philosophy, music and design. These courses provide extensive support for students' college study and future career development, so that they can make personalized learning plans according to their own interests and goals.
二、Student achievement
Weiya College has made remarkable achievements in GCSE and A-Level examinations, and is undoubtedly considered as the best girls' middle school in Britain. The school has maintained a top performance in the British national examination for a long time, and has been selected as the best school of the year by The Sunday Times for many times, and is among the best in the rankings of major mainstream media. Every year, more than one-third of students are successfully admitted to Oxford and Cambridge universities.
As the top boarding school for women in Britain, Weiya College has always maintained outstanding academic achievements. Students have performed well in many subjects and achieved excellent results in public examinations. In the A-Level exam in 2022, 32.4% of the students got A*, and 92.1% got A *-B. These outstanding students have successfully entered world-class universities. In the GCSE exam in 2023, 90.2% of the students scored 8 or 9 (A*), while 97.5% scored 7-9 (A-A*). These outstanding achievements fully reflect the outstanding performance of Weiya College in the academic field.
三、Graduation destination
Every year, the students of Weiya College successfully enter the first-class universities in the highly competitive application process. About one-third of the graduates have been accepted by Oxford and Cambridge universities, and many students choose to go to Russell Group University or famous art, drama and music colleges. In addition, more and more girls from Weiya College apply to universities all over the world, including Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University and Yale University.
In 2022, 24 graduates of Weiya College were admitted to Oxford University or Cambridge University, among which 38 students chose "Science and Engineering" as their major, 12 students studied medicine, and other graduates continued their studies in the first-class universities all over the world.
In 2023, 20 graduates of Weiya College were admitted to Oxford or Cambridge, 40 students chose "Science and Engineering" major, 10 students were studying medicine, and other students continued to pursue their academic interests and career goals in top universities around the world. These data fully demonstrate the outstanding achievements of Weiya College in training students to enter higher education.
四、School facilities and extracurricular activities
1. Sports
Weiya College enjoys a high reputation in the field of sports. The school has first-class sports facilities, equipped with a team of coaches with rich experience and high teaching quality to support each girl in pursuing her sports dream. In recent years, Weiya College has entered 16 national finals in 8 different sports and achieved excellent results in international and regional competitions. In 2017, Weiya College was once again rated as one of the top ten private sports schools in Britain, ranking eighth, and ranked third among the best girls' schools in China. Sports provided by the school include cross-country running, baseball, archery, track and field, badminton, basketball, cricket, fencing, golf, gymnastics, hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, rugby, football, squash, swimming, table tennis and tennis.
2. Music and drama
Music is an important part of Weiya College. Almost three-quarters of students can play at least one instrument, and many talented girls even learn two or three instruments. The school regularly invites professional musicians to perform and hold master classes to enrich students' musical experience. Weiya College has three orchestras, a choir association and four choirs to provide students with various musical activities and performance opportunities.
3. Art and Design
Art is a dynamic subject, and students can be exposed to a variety of artistic skills in and out of class, including photography, sculpture, batik and painting. Under the guidance of experts in black-and-white photography, digital media and painting, students in grade 12 have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular photography activities, explore photo processing methods with SLR cameras, and use customized darkrooms. The school encourages young girls to take an active part in photography and other artistic creation, so as to cultivate their artistic talents.
4. Extracurricular activities
Weiya College provides more than 50 clubs, covering art, music, law, chess, politics, fishing, rock, history, drama, 3D printing, model United Nations, cycling, dancing, rock climbing and boating. Almost all courses have corresponding club activities to enrich students' extracurricular life. The school's weekend activities are also colorful, including pottery, handicrafts and hairstyle design. In addition, the school will organize a Zhou Bianyou for students to explore the surrounding areas. The newly established student political association has achieved remarkable success. Students play representatives of various countries and have a heated debate at the Model United Nations Conference, which has become a hotbed for training future national parliamentarians.
五、Boarding life
Weiya College has 11 dormitories, and girls aged 12 to 16 live in mixed-age dormitories. In order to help the graduating students better prepare for the university application, the girls one year before graduation will move to the independent Clarence dormitory, where they can enjoy more independent space and independent living experience.
All dormitories are managed by professional teams. Each supervisor works closely with the team of assistant supervisors, educational assistants, housekeepers and counselors to support each girl's academic, personal and social development. This support system not only pays attention to students' academic performance, but also pays attention to the cultivation of their emotional and social skills, ensuring that every boarder feels safe, comfortable and welcome in the life of Weiya Public School. Through this comprehensive arrangement of boarding life, students can grow up in a good environment, build deep friendship and lay a solid foundation for their future study and life.
Weiya College has arranged a flexible holiday system for boarders, with two short holidays (3 days) and one long holiday (7-10 days during the semester). During the holidays, all girls need to return to their parents and guardians to ensure that they can spend precious time with their families. In addition, at the end of the semester, students can rest at home for a few more weekends, which fully takes into account the needs and wishes of modern families.
In addition to holiday arrangements, the school also set aside two weekends as "closed weekends". During this period, all girls need to stay in school, participate in various activities, travel or contribute to the community. These closed weekends not only enrich students' extracurricular life, but also encourage them to cultivate teamwork spirit and social responsibility. Through these carefully designed activities, Weiya College provides a platform for students to develop in an all-round way, helping them to succeed in academic and personal growth.